Within the theory of planned behavior, ambivalent attitudes (that are simultaneously positive and negative) can weaken the link between attitudes, intentions and behavior. This study examined wheth...

A big challenge for universities is distinguishing whether students are using AI to help or as a substitute for learning.

Big decisions are messier than they look, but there are things you can try before taking the leap – or not.

Showing one product, but pairing it with the price of a different product, is common on online shopping sites. It’s not just wasting your time: it can be illegal.

For many drivers, the question is no longer whether an EV could work for them – it is simply a matter of when.

If you tend to splurge on more indulgences any time you receive a pay rise, you may be suffering from lifestyle creep — and it could have a longstanding effect on your finances.

AI might have ‘PhD-level’ intelligence. But substituting it for a PhD student sacrifices a special part of the academic ecosystem.

‘Free’ shipping sounds like a much better deal than paying for it. But here’s what to consider before placing your next order.

Forget the fairy tale. Discover the real science on how marriage affects your bank account, brain health, and long-term happiness.

Our list of noteworthy behavioral science books published in 2025.

Two people looking at the same product at the same time might see different prices. AI has turbocharged the process.

Games with ‘loot boxes’ should be classified for over-15s – but a new study shows many of the most popular mobile games completely ignore the rules.

It’s cheaper to charge an EV than fuel a petrol car. But while charging can be dirt cheap, it’s not always the case.

From fires to carbon emissions and electromagnetic fields, misinformation about electric vehicles is rife – and widely believed.

Hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles now outsell battery-electric in Australia. One reason? Drivers don’t feel confident in the public charger network.

People think they’re more alone in supporting climate-positive action than they really are. That’s a problem, because we know people are likely to take action when they believe others are already doin...

Many of us prefer to avoid climate-affected produce altogether. But marketing messages that highlight its ‘resilience’ can encourage consumers to consider it, even when empathy towards farmers is low.

Caleb discusses the four problems he sees in the articles he reviews for for consumer research journals and directs readers to the papers that explain how to fix them.

We always want to find patterns in sequences of events – but often they aren’t really there.

We always want to find patterns in sequences of events – but often they aren’t really there.

More sceptical, savvy consumers are turning to community-based platforms for what they perceive to be more straightforward, reputable advice.

Our list of noteworthy behavioral science books published in 2024.

Ever wondered how the Australian passenger car fleet compares with the European fleet and what this means for the future? New research examined the differences in detail and how it might change.

With a name that invokes freedom and a clean start and a design that promises to put control back in our hands, the Bluesky platform is attracting users away from Twitter/X en masse.